About
A country in the Middle East, located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Known for its rich history, cultural diversity, and advanced economy. The capital is Jerusalem, major cities include Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Rishon LeZion.
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Cities and Resorts
Connectivity & Internet
Average Speed80 Mbps
4G Coverageexcellent, 5G in cities
SIM from Cellcom, Partner or Pelephone costs $20-40 for 10-50GB. Available at airports (24h). Passport required. 5G in Tel Aviv. Good Dead Sea coverage.
Electricity
Voltage:230VV
Frequency:50HzHz
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C
H
Israeli Type H plugs (three pins in V-shape) and Type C. Voltage 230V. Type H is Israel-specific. Adapters available locally
Local Transport
Operators: Egged, Dan, Kavim, Metropoline
Booking: egged.co.il, moovit app, Rav-Kav card
Popular Routes
Tel Aviv - Haifa1h 30m
ILS 16-22
Tel Aviv - Jerusalem1h
ILS 13-19
Israel has a modern transport system. The Tel Aviv - Jerusalem high-speed train takes just 28 minutes. Egged buses cover the whole country. Rav-Kav is a universal payment card. Light rail operates in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Public transport doesn't run on Shabbat (Friday evening - Saturday evening).
Local Cuisine
Hummus
falafel
shawarma
shakshuka
Tipping
Local term: Tip/טיפ
Restaurants
10-15%Taxi
Round up fareHotels
Porter10-20 ILS per bag
Housekeeping10-20 ILS per day
Concierge20-50 ILS for special service
Tours
Guide (per day)50-100 ILS per person
Driver (per day)30-50 ILS per person
Tipping in Israel is expected. Restaurants: 10-15% (often separate from service charge). Check if included. Shabbat: many places closed.